Intern, Utility Performance Programming

What You Can Expect

ENGIE collects real-time data from thousands of process points across the University of Iowa campus using utility and building automation systems. This data is critical to ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of the University’s utility infrastructure, which provides steam, electricity, chilled water, water, and sewer services to the campus.  ENGIE leverages both real-time and historical data to drive operational efficiency, identify performance improvements, and generate cost savings.  

 

The majority of this data is captured through the PI System software, which connects directly to control systems at the campus Power Plant, Chilled Water Plants, Water Plant, and Electrical Distribution Systems, as well as real-time metering across approximately 90 campus buildings. This data feeds real-time graphical dashboards and displays and is archived for long-term analysis, reporting, and decision support.

 

This position will be working in the Energy Control Center in USB.

 

What You’ll Do

• Query utility process data using PI System tools and services such as PI Vision, PI System Explorer, PI Datalink, and PI RTQP Engine
• Query and visualize relational data using SQL Server Management Studio, Power BI, and other tools
• Design, develop, and deploy custom dashboards and reports that interact with the PI System, relational databases, and other systems
• Assist Operations, Engineering, or Management with gathering data and putting together trends to support studies, projects, or operational needs
• Assist with reporting and support ongoing utility performance projects with data analysis and application development

 

What You’ll Bring

• Current enrollment at the University of Iowa pursuing a degree in Business Analytics, Informatics, Computer Science or related field
• Coursework or hands-on experience in data visualization, relational databases, or other database technologies
• Eagerness to learn the PI System Software Suite and apply it in a professional setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and charts
• A collaborative mindset, strong curiosity, and eagerness to learn in a professional, team‑based environment

 

Additional Details

• This is a daily on-site position based at the Energy Control Center on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City, Iowa
• The internship begins June 1, 2026, and continues through August 28, 2026, and requires a minimum of up to 40 hours per week for the summer session
• Interns must be enrolled in good standing at the commencement of the intern semester
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

 

Compensation

Hourly Range: $23.00 USD hourly

 

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

 

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

 

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

 

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

 

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

 

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

 

Join us and be part of the adventure!

 

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university’s Utility System.  As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus. 

 

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.  We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

 

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

 

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

 

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

 

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